President Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power.
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Biden Administration Targets Lead Pipe Replacement Nationwide, Prioritizing Black Communities Facing Water Inequities
President Joe Biden announced a new EPA rule that mandates the replacement of lead service lines across the nation within 10 years.
President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden announced the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Lower Housing Costs, Speed Up Construction
The administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan, launched last year, has led to more homes under construction than ever in the past five decades.
Black Women Rally Behind Kamala Harris to Save Democracy After Biden Steps Aside
In the hours following Biden’s announcement, Kamala Harris’ campaign saw a surge of support, with about $50 million in grassroots donations pouring in.
Biden Administration Announces $1.2 Billion More in Student Debt Forgiveness
According to the Department of Education, this latest round of forgiveness brings the total debt relief under the Biden administration to $168.5 billion, benefiting approximately 4.8 million Americans.
Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: What to Know
President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the burden of student loan debt have hit another significant obstacle.
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Juneteenth with Concert and New Initiatives to Honor Black History
The White House planned to mark Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration on the South Lawn on Monday, June 10.
Biden, Harris Invited to NNPA Convention as Black Press Celebrates 197 Years, Addresses Voter Turnout and Empowering Black Communities
This year’s event, themed “Empowering Black Press, Communities, Families, and Voter Turnout,” marks the Black Press’s 197th anniversary, just three years shy of its bicentennial.
Biden Makes Historic Strides in Diversifying Federal Judiciary
As of mid-May, President Biden remains the only president to have appointed more women than men to the federal bench, with over 60% of his judges being female.
Petition with Nearly 3,000 Signatures Urges President Biden to Pardon Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
The petition calls on President Joe Biden to grant a full pardon to former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is facing 40 years in federal prison when she’s sentenced in May on fraud charges.
President Biden Signs Legislation Banning TikTok
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Wednesday approving the ban of TikTok, adding significant pressure on the platform to find a new owner.
President Biden to Deliver Commencement Address at Morehouse College
President Joe Biden plans to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, a significant event as he seeks to strengthen ties with the diverse coalition that played a pivotal role in his election to the White House.
President Biden Unveils Sweeping Student Loan Relief Plans Targeting Racial Disparities
One of the central aims of the proposals is to address the disproportionate debt burden borne by communities of color, mainly Black and Latino borrowers.
Biden-Harris Campaign Appoints Black Media Director for Voter Outreach
The Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has hired Jasmine Harris as the Director of Black Media. Harris, who previously held a similar role for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
President Biden Announces Fix To Family Glitch in Obamacare Subsidies
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent With an estimated 5.1 million people falling into the so-called family glitch – primarily children and women – the Biden administration has issued a rule that makes it easier for those with employer-sponsored health plans to get Affordable Care Act subsidies. The rule, which comes from…
Biden-Harris Administration Announce New Actions To Address Mental Health in Schools
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The White House announced the awarding of the first grant from the nearly $300 million in funding allocated to expand access to mental health services in American schools. President Joe Biden secured the funding through the bipartisan omnibus agreement to expand access to school mental health…
President Biden Signs Landmark Police Reform Executive Order
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden signed an executive order on police reform that he hopes will help prevent excessive force and encourage officers to intervene in such cases. “Two years ago, the murder of George Floyd exposed for many what Black and Brown communities have long known and…
President Biden Sounds Warning on Omicron Variant
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden cautioned Americans not to panic as omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant, threatens to further stall recovery from the nearly two-year-old pandemic. The President called the variant a cause for concern but not panic. “We have the best vaccine in the world. The best…
President Biden Seeks to Expand Access to Legal Counsel and Courts for Vulnerable Citizens
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden directed the U.S. Attorney General to submit a plan within four months to expand the Department of Justice’s access to justice work. The President also announced that he and Vice President Kamala Harris would re-establish the White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to…